FindthatfileMedia file search engine which locates media (documents, audio, video, etc). Searches media files rather than webpages from all over the Internet.
SpezifyNew visual search engine that collects search results in different media formats (e.g. definitions, images, Flickr photos, quotes, wikipedia articles), arranges them on a desktop and can be dragged around as an (almost) infinite collage.
Veezzle100% free search stock photo service, no advertisements.
Ultimate Research AssistantType in the name of a topic and click the Generate Research Report button. The tool will perform research on your topic and generate a concise research report summarizing your topic.
XtimelineFind timelines of events, or easily create and share timelines with pictures and videos.
ArkiveA unique collection of thousands of videos, images and fact-files illustrating the world's species.
British Library4 million books, 920,000 journal and newspaper titles, 58 million patents, 3 million sound recordings AMAZING
KnowItAllFun, interactive websites for K-12 students, teachers and parents.
Zui Games, best websites, most exciting YouTube videos and greatest pictures. For kids to explore, learn, discover and play.
WatchKnowLearnHundreds of thousands of great short videos, and other media, explaining every topic taught to school kids, rated and sorted making them simple to find.
Wiki AnswersEnter a question or phrase over 5,000 categories
Academic Earthhttp://academicearth.org
Access to thousands of video lectures from the world's top scholars on a wide range of academic subjects. AcademicInfowww.academicinfo.net
Online education resource center with extensive subject guides on wide-ranging topics. Includes information regarding both online and print resources. Bartelby.comwww.bartleby.com
Access to contemporary and classic reference works: encyclopedias, dictionaries, thesauri, and quotations. Also provides access to poetry, fiction, and nonfiction works. Google Scholarhttp://scholar.google.com
A simple way to broadly search scholarly literature across disciplines and sources. Provides a good starting point for research. High Beam Encyclopediawww.encyclopedia.com
Free online encyclopedia, provides search or browse options through over 57,000 articles from the Columbia Encyclopedia. INFOMINEhttp://infomine.ucr.edu
Virtual library of resources such as databases, electronic journals, electronic books, bulletin boards, mailing lists, online library catalogs, articles, and directories of researchers. Internet Public Library (ipl2)www.ipl.org
ipl2 is an annotated subject directory of Internet resources, selected and evaluated by librarians. Also has search options. Information from Librarians Internet Index (http://lii.org) has been merged into this site. Refdesk.comwww.refdesk.com
A source of facts that indexes and reviews quality and current web-based resources. Research Beyond Googlehttp://oedb.org/library/college-basics/research-beyond-google
Links to "deep web" resources, beyond the reach of Google and other search engines. Virtual Libraryhttp://vlib.org
The oldest catalog of the Web, run by a group of experts in their fields. Wikipediawww.wikipedia.org
Web-based encyclopedia written by volunteers from across the world. Useful as a general introduction to various topics, but not recommended for serious research. top
Arts & Humanities
American Memoryhttp://memory.loc.gov/ammem/index.html
Available through the Library of Congress, American Memory offers free and open access to written and spoken words, sound recordings, still and moving images, prints, maps, and sheet music. American Rhetoricwww.americanrhetoric.com
Extensive database of speeches, sermons, lectures, and legal proceedings. Contains great American speeches, political addresses, as well as fictionalized movie speeches. Special section on 9/11 rhetoric and Christian rhetoric. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapershttp://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/
Sponsored jointly by the Library of Congress and the National Endowment for the Humanities, this site provides digital access to select American newspapers from 1880 to 1910. Also includes a directory of newspapers published in the United States from 1690 to the present. Mother of All Art and Art Historywww.art-design.umich.edu/mother
Collection of resources in the areas of art and art history provided by the School of Art at the University of Michigan. Includes online exhibitions, art museums, research resources, and online collections. Online Literary Criticism Collection (Internet Public Library)www.ipl.org/div/litcrit
Collection of web sites on literary criticism dealing with American and British literature from pre-1500 to the twentieth century. Voice of the Shuttlehttp://vos.ucsb.edu/index.asp
VoS, maintained by Professor Alan Liu at the University of California at Santa Barbara, is a free database for humanities research. It provides access to various resources, including authors, works, projects, course syllabi, criticism and critics, journals, mail lists and newsgroups, conferences and calls for papers. top
Business & Finance
American Stock Exchange (NYSE Alternext US)www.amex.com
The American Stock Exchange (AMEX) was recently acquired by NYSE Euronext, becoming the third-largest U.S. options marketplace. Bloomberg Businessweek Company Insight Centerhttp://investing.businessweek.com/research/company/overview/overview.asp
Find stock quotes and charts, news and press releases, financials and key competitors for over 42,000 public and 322,000 private companies worldwide. Read up-to-the-minute global sector and industry news. Financial Accounting Standards Boardwww.fasb.org/st
Contains links to FASB Pronouncements and EITF Abstracts in .pdf format. NASDAQ Stock Exchangewww.nasdaq.com
U.S. stock quotes, current market activity, market news, personal finances research and tools. New York Stock Exchange (NYSE Euronext)www.nyse.com
The New York Stock Exchange Group (NYSE) merged with Euronext in 2007 to form a global marketplace group. The AMEX was recently acquired by this group. U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (EDGAR)www.sec.gov/index.htm
Use this site to search EDGAR for business filings. U.S. Small Business Administrationwww.sba.gov
Small business planner, support services for existing businesses, training resources. Wall Street Journalwww.wsj.com
U.S. and world business news. Some items only available with subscription. top
Career Resources
Career Transitionswww.jerseyclicks.org
(Once on the JerseyClicks site, scroll down to the Career Transitions database in the left column.) A guided, self-paced program that walks users through the entire employment process – assessing strengths and interests, providing information on new opportunities and growing industries, preparing a resume and cover letter, finding educational opportunities and networking advice, performing a comprehensive job search and completing online job applications. NJ Career Assistance Navigatorwww.njcan.org
A New Jersey state sponsored site which offers extensive information on over 550 occupations and 194 NJ occupational licenses, registrations and certifications. Also included are sections on volunteering and apprenticeships in New Jersey. NJ Next Stopwww.njnextstop.org
A New Jersey state sponsored site to help NJ teens, parents and counselors learn more about career interests, career options and the world of work. It also provides information about industries, occupations and skills that are in demand in New Jersey.
Copyright & Fair Use
Copyright Advisory Officehttp://copyright.columbia.edu/copyright/
Addresses the relationship between copyright law and the work of the university in order to best promote research, teaching, and library services. Maintained by Columbia University Libraries. Copyright & Fair Usehttp://fairuse.stanford.edu
Provides an in-depth review of copyright issues, plus an extensive set of resources for research. Maintained by Stanford University Libraries. U.S. Copyright Officewww.copyright.gov
Search copyright records, apply for copyright protection, laws and policies.
E-Books & E-Journals
Digital Book Indexwww.digitalbookindex.org
This index is intended as a "meta-index" for most major eBook sites, along with thousands of smaller specialized sites. Provides links to more than 165,000 full-text digital books from more than 1800 commercial and non-commercial publishers, universities, and various private sites. More than 140,000 of these books, texts, and documents are available free. Directory of Open Access Journalswww.doaj.org
Scholarly journals that are available online to researches free of charge. Hosted, maintained and partly funded by Lund University Libraries. Google Bookshttp://books.google.com
Search full-text in books and magazines. Titles no longer covered by copyright are available for online viewing. Others only allow online preview with purchase options. Purchase e-books in the Google eBookstore. Some are available for free. Gutenberg-ewww.gutenberg-e.org
The Gutenberg-e prizewinning books represent distinguished and innovative scholarship in the area of history. This prize is a collaborative effort between Columbia University Press and the American Historical Association, committed to exploring and promoting the electronic publication of scholarly writing. Project Gutenbergwww.gutenberg.org/wiki/Main_Page
Project Gutenberg is the first and largest single collection of free electronic books. Most of the items in its collection are the full texts of public domain books. top
Federal & State Government
America.Govwww.america.gov
U.S. State Department's web site that provides information about U.S. foreign policy, current political news, and American government, life and culture. The American Presidency Projectwww.presidency.ucsb.edu
Extensive coverage of both historical and current information on United States presidencies. Includes over 85,000 documents, such as speeches, official papers, executive orders, proclamations, news conferences, and press briefings. FDsys (Federal Digital System)www.gpo.gov/fdsys/
FDsys (formerly GPO Access) provides free online access to official Federal Government publications from each of the three branches of the Federal Government. Users can search, browse and download publications. Congress.Orgwww.congress.org/about
A nonpartisan news and information web site devoted to encouraging civic participation. It provides information for citizens who want to learn about the issues of the day and enables them to easily contact their government representative through interactive software. National Conference of State Legislatureswww.ncsl.org
A bipartisan organization that serves the legislators and staffs of the nation's 50 states, its commonwealths and territories. Provides research, technical assistance and a forum for an exchange of ideas concerning pressing state issues. National Register of Historic Placeshttp://nrhp.focus.nps.gov/natreghome.do?searchtype=natreghome
The official list of the Nation's historic places worthy of preservation. Find detailed information about properties on this list. Occupational Outlook Handbookwww.bls.gov/oco/home.htm
Bureau of Labor Statistics' publication on job training and qualifications, earnings, expected prospects, and working conditions. State Rankings (2010 Statistical Abstract)www.census.gov/compendia/statab/rankings.html
Find state rankings on many subjects, from population, to unemployment rates, to energy consumption. Data based on data published in the 2010 Statistical Abstract. THOMAS Legislative Information on the Internethttp://thomas.loc.gov
Access to legislative documents as provided by the Library of Congress. Includes bills and resolutions, Congressional records, public laws, treaties, and schedules and calendars. The U.S. Census and the Amazing Apportionment Machinehttp://2010.census.gov/mediacenter/census-data/census-apportionment-machine.php
Short video explaining the apportionment process of dividing seats in the House of Representatives among the 50 states based on the population figures collected during the decennial census. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Serviceswww.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis
The federal agency that oversees lawful immigration to the United States. Some services provided include: citizenship, immigration of family members and legal rights to working in the United States. USA.Govwww.usa.gov
The official web portal of the U.S. government. Provides information for U.S. residents, businesses and organizations, government employees, and visitors. Links to various government agencies. White House (Slideshare)www.slideshare.net/whitehouse
The official Slideshare account of the White House in Washington, D.C. Shares documents and presenations prepared by the White House staff. top
Financial Aid
ED.Govwww.ed.gov/finaid
The U.S. Department of Education’s website provides assistance in applying for college financial aid. It also includes direct links for FAFSA, Federal Direct Consolidation Loans, and the National Student Loan Data System. FastWebwww.fastweb.com
This site allows a user to search a database of more than 400,000 U.S. scholarships, fellowships, internships, grants, and loans. Requires free registration. Federal Student Aidwww.studentaid.ed.gov
Your source for free information from the U.S. Department of Education on preparing for and funding education beyond high school. FinAidwww.finaid.org
Information on scholarships, loans, savings plans and other sources of financial aid. top
Global Issues
BBC Country Profileshttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/country_profiles/default.stm
Information on the history, economy, and politics of countries and territories. Each profile includes an overview, map, facts, current leaders and a media overview. CIA World Factbookwww.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/
Central Intelligence Agency's compendium of country information, including maps and country flags. Country Studies/Area Handbookhttp://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/cshome.html
Description and analysis of the historical setting and the social, economic, political, and national security systems of coutnries throughout the world. Information provided by the Library of Congress. Diplomatic Listwww.state.gov/s/cpr/rls/dpl/
This publication covers foreign missions (embassies, interest sections) in the United States. It contains the names of members of the diplomatic staffs of these missions. Global Issues Gatewaywww.gig.org
Created by Fairleigh Dickinson University, this educational website provides a peer-reviewed academic online journal, streaming video archives of U.N. and other global events at FDU, and a Global Virtual classroom. International Monetary Fundwww.imf.org
Data on IMF lending, exchange rates and other financial indicators. Also includes World Economic Outlook Database, Global Financial Stability Report, and country reports. ODShttp://documents.un.org
The Official Document System of the United Nations has the full text of United Nations parliamentary documents, including resolutions and decisions. United Nationswww.un.org/en/ U.S.A. Learnswww.USALearns.org
Free online tutorials to learn English. Includes basic reading, writing, speaking and life skills. Must use Internet Explorer to access tutorials. top
Health & Medicine
Food and Drug Administrationwww.fda.gov
Current information on consumer health, food, and drug safety issues. Healthy NJwww.healthynj.org/
Produced by University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, this site is meant to meet the health care information needs of consumers, particularly the citizens of New Jersey. Content on the pages is selected and developed based on criteria including currency, accuracy, and relevance. HealthyPeople.govwww.healthypeople.gov
Provides science-based, 10-year national objectives for improving the health of all Americans. Contains links to Healthy People 2010 and the newly issued Healthy People 2020. International Encyclopedia of Sexualityhttp://kinseyinstitute.org/ccies
Comprehensive compilation of information about sexual behavior and attitudes. Information is presented by country. MedicineNetwww.medicinenet.com
Part of the WebMD Network. In-depth, authoritative medical information for consumers. MedlinePlushttp://medlineplus.gov
Authoritative health and medical information for consumers. All content is non-biased and approved by the National Library of Medicine. Merck Manualswww.merck.com/pubs
Online editions of Merck's medical publications. Includes editions for patients, healthcare providers, chemists, veterinarians, and more. PubMedwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi
A service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine that offers over 18 million citations from MEDLINE. Geared towards medical professionals and students doing medical research. top
Legal Resources
Code of Federal Regulationswww.gpo.gov/fdsys
CFR is the codification of the general and permanent rules published in the Federal Register by the executive departments and agencies of the Federal Government. FindLaw: Cases and Codeswww.findlaw.com/casecode
Search for resources pertaining to federal and state constitutions, statutes, cases and more. New Jersey Judiciarywww.judiciary.state.nj.us/
Information from NJ State Courts as well as links to online court decisions from other states. New Jersey Legislaturewww.njleg.state.nj.us
Online versions of the New Jersey Statutes Annotated (NJSA), New Jersey Chapter Laws (1996-1998) and Bills (1996-97 & 1998-99). Includes resources on committees, rules and ethics, legislative publications and district maps. Opinions of the New Jersey Courtshttp://lawlibrary.rutgers.edu/search.shtml
Full-text archive of the available online opinions of the New Jersey Courts, provided by Rutgers University -Camden Law Library. Supreme Court Decisionshttp://lawlibrary.rutgers.edu/resource.org/search.shtml
Full-text archive of the decisions of the U.S. Circuit Court (1950-2007) and the U.S. Supreme Courts (1754-2005), provided by Rutgers University -Camden Law Library. United States Code Annotatedwww.law.cornell.edu/uscode
Online version of United States Code generated from the most recent official version made available by the U.S. House of Representatives. Provided by Cornell University. top
Libraries & Catalogs
HathiTrustwww.hathitrust.org
The HathiTrust Digital Library brings together the immense collections of partner institutions in digital form, preserving them securely to be accessed and used today, and in future generations. Currently, there are over 10 million volumes digitized. JerseyCathttp://njsl-agent.auto-graphics.com
JerseyCat is New Jersey's statewide virtual union catalog and interlibrary loan system. Enter "FDU" in the Library field, then click "login" to begin your search. Library of Congresswww.loc.gov
Search the Library of Congress print catalog, access digital collections and other research resources. National Library of Medicinehttp://nlm.nih.gov
Portal to information on current health and environmental issues. Resources for the general public, health care professionals, researchers and librarians. Open WorldCatwww.worldcat.org
Access to over 1.2 billion items (books, music, videos, articles) in more than 10,000 libraries worldwide. Locate the libraries in your area that hold each item. Virtual Academic Library Environment - VALEwww.valenj.org
Founded in 1998 the VALE consortium provides an extraordinary level of information access to academic resources in New Jersey. For library staff and patrons. top
New Jersey Resources
NJ History Resourceshttp://libguides.kean.edu/newjerseyhistory
This research guide, developed by Kean University, links to NJ history resources including digital archives, sources for genealogical research, historical societies, curriculum resources and maps. See the freely available digitized New Jersey newspapers. It also includes a link to the Kean University New Jersey History Project which consists of non-fiction books and novels that represent the broad and rich history of New Jersey in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. NJ Public Policy Collectionhttp://cdm15353.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/landingpage/collection/p15353coll3
This digital collection, developed by Kean University, houses the publications of non-profit organizations which focus on New Jersey public policy issues. NJ State Data Centerhttp://lwd.dol.state.nj.us/labor/lpa/census/2010/sf1_index.html
Detailed cross-tabulations of population and housing data to date from the 2010 Census.
Philosophy
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophywww.iep.utm.edu
Most of the articles in this online encyclopedia are original contributions by specialized philosophers around the Internet. Others have been largely adapted from older sources. Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophyhttp://plato.stanford.edu
Academic, refereed entries on all areas of philosophy. Searchable by author, title or advanced keyword.
Psychology & Mental Health
American Counseling Associationwww.counseling.org
Whether you are a consumer, graduate student, new professional, or seasoned professional counselor, ACA is your portal to the world of counseling. American Psychological Associationwww.apa.org
Overview of current topics in psychology, news stories, career information, and APA Style Guide. Association for Psychological Sciencewww.psychologicalscience.org
The Association’s mission is to promote, protect, and advance the interests of scientifically oriented psychology in research, application, teaching, and the improvement of human welfare. Mental Health Nethttp://mentalhelp.net
Comprehensive guide to mental health, psychology, and psychiatry resources online. Offers current research on mental health issues, an online mental health support community, and blogs, articles and advice columns. National Institute of Mental Healthhttp://mentalhealth.gov
Scientific organization dedicated to research focused on the understanding, treatment and prevention of mental disorders, and the promotion of mental health. top
Sciences
IUCN Red List of Threatened Specieswww.iucnredlist.org
Widely recognized as the most comprehensive, objective global approach for evaluating the conservation status of plant and animal species. Science.Govwww.science.gov
A collaborative effort of over 14 federal science agencies and serves as a gateway to over 1,950 scientific web sites. This site allows metasearching of free full-text and bibliographic databases such as Energy Citations Database, NASA Technical Report Server, NTIS, PubMed, Agricola, and USGS Publications Warehouse.
Sports & Recreation
Olympic Record Bookwww.olympic.org/medallists-results
A search engine within the official site of the Olympic Movement that allows users to search a database of all Olympic medal winners. Search by sport, country, athlete gender, winter/summer games, among other criteria.
Style Manuals
Citation Style for Research Paperswww2.liu.edu/cwis/cwp/library/workshop/citation.htm
Guides for APA, Turabian, MLA, Chicago, and AMA. Prepared by the staff of B. Davis Schwartz Memorial Library, Long Island University. Research and Documentation Onlinewww.dianahacker.com/resdoc/
Guides for APA, MLA, Chicago and CBE styles. Also includes a list of style manuals used in a variety of disciplines. top
American Womenhttp://lcweb2.loc.gov/ammem/awhhtml/
Library of Congress' resources for the study of women's history and culture in the United States. American Women's History: A Research Guidewww.mtsu.edu/~kmiddlet/history/women.html
Provides citations to print and online reference sources and selected primary source digital collections. Includes additional tools for serious researchers. Farzaneh Journalwww.farzanehjournal.com/
Journal of Women's Studies and Research in Iran and Muslim Countries. Feminist.comwww.feminist.com/
An online community fostering awareness, education and activism. Feminist Majority Foundation Onlinewww.feminist.org/
Organization dedicated to women's equality. FMF utilizes research and action to empower women economically, socially and politically. top
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- Blinkx35 MILLION hours of video
- SnagFilmsWatch great documentaries free--even from a roku box on your TV
- SchoolWAX TVA great video resource for homework help
- Pics4LearningFree use photos and clip art for learning
- KidsKnowItSearch the Children's Learning Network
- NewseumInteractive Media Museum
- Ultimate Research AssistantType in the name of a topic and click the Generate Research Report button. The tool will perform research on your topic and generate a concise research report summarizing your topic.
- XtimelineFind timelines of events, or easily create and share timelines with pictures and videos.
- ArkiveA unique collection of thousands of videos, images and fact-files illustrating the world's species.
- British Library4 million books, 920,000 journal and newspaper titles, 58 million patents, 3 million sound recordings AMAZING
- Gallery of WritingRead archieved works
- StudyjamsGreat interactive units in math and science
- UdemySome free online courses
- KnowItAllFun, interactive websites for K-12 students, teachers and parents.
- Zui Games, best websites, most exciting YouTube videos and greatest pictures. For kids to explore, learn, discover and play.
- WatchKnowLearnHundreds of thousands of great short videos, and other media, explaining every topic taught to school kids, rated and sorted making them simple to find.
- Wiki AnswersEnter a question or phrase over 5,000 categories
- 5 MinHow to videos
- Lookah.tvTutorials on computer tools
- WoopidHow to video on computer issues
- eHowStep-by-step instructions on a great many topics
- wikiHowYou can add your own tutorials to wikiHow. It currently contains 48,436 articles.
- WonderHowToLearn how to do almost anything
- PSDeluxePhotoshop tutorials for beginners and professionals.
- Teacher Training VideosVideos created for teachers to help them to incorporate technology into their teaching.
- Jog the WebMake a tour of websites on a theme
- Ergo Research SkillsStep-by-step guide shows you how to break down research tasks into manageable parts
- Earth AlbumExplore the earth in photos.
- Free SummarizerParaphrase instantly
- AnyClipSearch for actions, quotes, objects, movies, actors from videos.
- DeweyDiggerExplore knowledge via the Dewey Decimal Classification
PLUS3,500 15 minute archived programs available to watch on-line:
General Reference
Academic Earth http://academicearth.org
Access to thousands of video lectures from the world's top scholars on a wide range of academic subjects.
AcademicInfo www.academicinfo.net
Online education resource center with extensive subject guides on wide-ranging topics. Includes information regarding both online and print resources.
Bartelby.com www.bartleby.com
Access to contemporary and classic reference works: encyclopedias, dictionaries, thesauri, and quotations. Also provides access to poetry, fiction, and nonfiction works.
Google Scholar http://scholar.google.com
A simple way to broadly search scholarly literature across disciplines and sources. Provides a good starting point for research.
High Beam Encyclopedia www.encyclopedia.com
Free online encyclopedia, provides search or browse options through over 57,000 articles from the Columbia Encyclopedia.
INFOMINE http://infomine.ucr.edu
Virtual library of resources such as databases, electronic journals, electronic books, bulletin boards, mailing lists, online library catalogs, articles, and directories of researchers.
Internet Public Library (ipl2) www.ipl.org
ipl2 is an annotated subject directory of Internet resources, selected and evaluated by librarians. Also has search options. Information from Librarians Internet Index (http://lii.org) has been merged into this site.
Refdesk.com www.refdesk.com
A source of facts that indexes and reviews quality and current web-based resources.
Research Beyond Google http://oedb.org/library/college-basics/research-beyond-google
Links to "deep web" resources, beyond the reach of Google and other search engines.
Virtual Library http://vlib.org
The oldest catalog of the Web, run by a group of experts in their fields.
Wikipedia www.wikipedia.org
Web-based encyclopedia written by volunteers from across the world. Useful as a general introduction to various topics, but not recommended for serious research.
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Arts & Humanities
American Memory http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/index.html
Available through the Library of Congress, American Memory offers free and open access to written and spoken words, sound recordings, still and moving images, prints, maps, and sheet music.
American Rhetoric www.americanrhetoric.com
Extensive database of speeches, sermons, lectures, and legal proceedings. Contains great American speeches, political addresses, as well as fictionalized movie speeches. Special section on 9/11 rhetoric and Christian rhetoric.
Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/
Sponsored jointly by the Library of Congress and the National Endowment for the Humanities, this site provides digital access to select American newspapers from 1880 to 1910. Also includes a directory of newspapers published in the United States from 1690 to the present.
Mother of All Art and Art History www.art-design.umich.edu/mother
Collection of resources in the areas of art and art history provided by the School of Art at the University of Michigan. Includes online exhibitions, art museums, research resources, and online collections.
Online Literary Criticism Collection (Internet Public Library) www.ipl.org/div/litcrit
Collection of web sites on literary criticism dealing with American and British literature from pre-1500 to the twentieth century.
Voice of the Shuttle http://vos.ucsb.edu/index.asp
VoS, maintained by Professor Alan Liu at the University of California at Santa Barbara, is a free database for humanities research. It provides access to various resources, including authors, works, projects, course syllabi, criticism and critics, journals, mail lists and newsgroups, conferences and calls for papers.
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Business & Finance
American Stock Exchange (NYSE Alternext US) www.amex.com
The American Stock Exchange (AMEX) was recently acquired by NYSE Euronext, becoming the third-largest U.S. options marketplace.
Bloomberg Businessweek Company Insight Center http://investing.businessweek.com/research/company/overview/overview.asp
Find stock quotes and charts, news and press releases, financials and key competitors for over 42,000 public and 322,000 private companies worldwide. Read up-to-the-minute global sector and industry news.
Financial Accounting Standards Board www.fasb.org/st
Contains links to FASB Pronouncements and EITF Abstracts in .pdf format.
NASDAQ Stock Exchange www.nasdaq.com
U.S. stock quotes, current market activity, market news, personal finances research and tools.
New York Stock Exchange (NYSE Euronext) www.nyse.com
The New York Stock Exchange Group (NYSE) merged with Euronext in 2007 to form a global marketplace group. The AMEX was recently acquired by this group.
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (EDGAR) www.sec.gov/index.htm
Use this site to search EDGAR for business filings.
U.S. Small Business Administration www.sba.gov
Small business planner, support services for existing businesses, training resources.
Wall Street Journal www.wsj.com
U.S. and world business news. Some items only available with subscription.
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Career Resources
Career Transitions www.jerseyclicks.org
(Once on the JerseyClicks site, scroll down to the Career Transitions database in the left column.) A guided, self-paced program that walks users through the entire employment process – assessing strengths and interests, providing information on new opportunities and growing industries, preparing a resume and cover letter, finding educational opportunities and networking advice, performing a comprehensive job search and completing online job applications.
NJ Career Assistance Navigator www.njcan.org
A New Jersey state sponsored site which offers extensive information on over 550 occupations and 194 NJ occupational licenses, registrations and certifications. Also included are sections on volunteering and apprenticeships in New Jersey.
NJ Next Stop www.njnextstop.org
A New Jersey state sponsored site to help NJ teens, parents and counselors learn more about career interests, career options and the world of work. It also provides information about industries, occupations and skills that are in demand in New Jersey.
Copyright & Fair Use
Copyright Advisory Office http://copyright.columbia.edu/copyright/
Addresses the relationship between copyright law and the work of the university in order to best promote research, teaching, and library services. Maintained by Columbia University Libraries.
Copyright & Fair Use http://fairuse.stanford.edu
Provides an in-depth review of copyright issues, plus an extensive set of resources for research. Maintained by Stanford University Libraries.
U.S. Copyright Office www.copyright.gov
Search copyright records, apply for copyright protection, laws and policies.
E-Books & E-Journals
Digital Book Index www.digitalbookindex.org
This index is intended as a "meta-index" for most major eBook sites, along with thousands of smaller specialized sites. Provides links to more than 165,000 full-text digital books from more than 1800 commercial and non-commercial publishers, universities, and various private sites. More than 140,000 of these books, texts, and documents are available free.
Directory of Open Access Journals www.doaj.org
Scholarly journals that are available online to researches free of charge. Hosted, maintained and partly funded by Lund University Libraries.
Google Books http://books.google.com
Search full-text in books and magazines. Titles no longer covered by copyright are available for online viewing. Others only allow online preview with purchase options. Purchase e-books in the Google eBookstore. Some are available for free.
Gutenberg-e www.gutenberg-e.org
The Gutenberg-e prizewinning books represent distinguished and innovative scholarship in the area of history. This prize is a collaborative effort between Columbia University Press and the American Historical Association, committed to exploring and promoting the electronic publication of scholarly writing.
Project Gutenberg www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Main_Page
Project Gutenberg is the first and largest single collection of free electronic books. Most of the items in its collection are the full texts of public domain books.
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Federal & State Government
America.Gov www.america.gov
U.S. State Department's web site that provides information about U.S. foreign policy, current political news, and American government, life and culture.
The American Presidency Project www.presidency.ucsb.edu
Extensive coverage of both historical and current information on United States presidencies. Includes over 85,000 documents, such as speeches, official papers, executive orders, proclamations, news conferences, and press briefings.
FDsys (Federal Digital System) www.gpo.gov/fdsys/
FDsys (formerly GPO Access) provides free online access to official Federal Government publications from each of the three branches of the Federal Government. Users can search, browse and download publications.
Congress.Org www.congress.org/about
A nonpartisan news and information web site devoted to encouraging civic participation. It provides information for citizens who want to learn about the issues of the day and enables them to easily contact their government representative through interactive software.
National Conference of State Legislatures www.ncsl.org
A bipartisan organization that serves the legislators and staffs of the nation's 50 states, its commonwealths and territories. Provides research, technical assistance and a forum for an exchange of ideas concerning pressing state issues.
National Register of Historic Places http://nrhp.focus.nps.gov/natreghome.do?searchtype=natreghome
The official list of the Nation's historic places worthy of preservation. Find detailed information about properties on this list.
Occupational Outlook Handbook www.bls.gov/oco/home.htm
Bureau of Labor Statistics' publication on job training and qualifications, earnings, expected prospects, and working conditions.
State Rankings (2010 Statistical Abstract) www.census.gov/compendia/statab/rankings.html
Find state rankings on many subjects, from population, to unemployment rates, to energy consumption. Data based on data published in the 2010 Statistical Abstract.
THOMAS Legislative Information on the Internet http://thomas.loc.gov
Access to legislative documents as provided by the Library of Congress. Includes bills and resolutions, Congressional records, public laws, treaties, and schedules and calendars.
The U.S. Census and the Amazing Apportionment Machine http://2010.census.gov/mediacenter/census-data/census-apportionment-machine.php
Short video explaining the apportionment process of dividing seats in the House of Representatives among the 50 states based on the population figures collected during the decennial census.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis
The federal agency that oversees lawful immigration to the United States. Some services provided include: citizenship, immigration of family members and legal rights to working in the United States.
USA.Gov www.usa.gov
The official web portal of the U.S. government. Provides information for U.S. residents, businesses and organizations, government employees, and visitors. Links to various government agencies.
White House (Slideshare) www.slideshare.net/whitehouse
The official Slideshare account of the White House in Washington, D.C. Shares documents and presenations prepared by the White House staff.
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Financial Aid
ED.Gov www.ed.gov/finaid
The U.S. Department of Education’s website provides assistance in applying for college financial aid. It also includes direct links for FAFSA, Federal Direct Consolidation Loans, and the National Student Loan Data System.
FastWeb www.fastweb.com
This site allows a user to search a database of more than 400,000 U.S. scholarships, fellowships, internships, grants, and loans. Requires free registration.
Federal Student Aid www.studentaid.ed.gov
Your source for free information from the U.S. Department of Education on preparing for and funding education beyond high school.
FinAid www.finaid.org
Information on scholarships, loans, savings plans and other sources of financial aid.
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Global Issues
BBC Country Profiles http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/country_profiles/default.stm
Information on the history, economy, and politics of countries and territories. Each profile includes an overview, map, facts, current leaders and a media overview.
CIA World Factbook www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/
Central Intelligence Agency's compendium of country information, including maps and country flags.
Country Studies/Area Handbook http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/cshome.html
Description and analysis of the historical setting and the social, economic, political, and national security systems of coutnries throughout the world. Information provided by the Library of Congress.
Diplomatic List www.state.gov/s/cpr/rls/dpl/
This publication covers foreign missions (embassies, interest sections) in the United States. It contains the names of members of the diplomatic staffs of these missions.
Global Issues Gateway www.gig.org
Created by Fairleigh Dickinson University, this educational website provides a peer-reviewed academic online journal, streaming video archives of U.N. and other global events at FDU, and a Global Virtual classroom.
International Monetary Fund www.imf.org
Data on IMF lending, exchange rates and other financial indicators. Also includes World Economic Outlook Database, Global Financial Stability Report, and country reports.
ODS http://documents.un.org
The Official Document System of the United Nations has the full text of United Nations parliamentary documents, including resolutions and decisions.
United Nations www.un.org/en/
U.S.A. Learns www.USALearns.org
Free online tutorials to learn English. Includes basic reading, writing, speaking and life skills. Must use Internet Explorer to access tutorials.
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Health & Medicine
Food and Drug Administration www.fda.gov
Current information on consumer health, food, and drug safety issues.
Healthy NJ www.healthynj.org/
Produced by University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, this site is meant to meet the health care information needs of consumers, particularly the citizens of New Jersey. Content on the pages is selected and developed based on criteria including currency, accuracy, and relevance.
HealthyPeople.gov www.healthypeople.gov
Provides science-based, 10-year national objectives for improving the health of all Americans. Contains links to Healthy People 2010 and the newly issued Healthy People 2020.
International Encyclopedia of Sexuality http://kinseyinstitute.org/ccies
Comprehensive compilation of information about sexual behavior and attitudes. Information is presented by country.
MedicineNet www.medicinenet.com
Part of the WebMD Network. In-depth, authoritative medical information for consumers.
MedlinePlus http://medlineplus.gov
Authoritative health and medical information for consumers. All content is non-biased and approved by the National Library of Medicine.
Merck Manuals www.merck.com/pubs
Online editions of Merck's medical publications. Includes editions for patients, healthcare providers, chemists, veterinarians, and more.
PubMed www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi
A service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine that offers over 18 million citations from MEDLINE. Geared towards medical professionals and students doing medical research.
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Legal Resources
Code of Federal Regulations www.gpo.gov/fdsys
CFR is the codification of the general and permanent rules published in the Federal Register by the executive departments and agencies of the Federal Government.
FindLaw: Cases and Codes www.findlaw.com/casecode
Search for resources pertaining to federal and state constitutions, statutes, cases and more.
New Jersey Judiciary www.judiciary.state.nj.us/
Information from NJ State Courts as well as links to online court decisions from other states.
New Jersey Legislature www.njleg.state.nj.us
Online versions of the New Jersey Statutes Annotated (NJSA), New Jersey Chapter Laws (1996-1998) and Bills (1996-97 & 1998-99). Includes resources on committees, rules and ethics, legislative publications and district maps.
Opinions of the New Jersey Courts http://lawlibrary.rutgers.edu/search.shtml
Full-text archive of the available online opinions of the New Jersey Courts, provided by Rutgers University -Camden Law Library.
Supreme Court Decisions http://lawlibrary.rutgers.edu/resource.org/search.shtml
Full-text archive of the decisions of the U.S. Circuit Court (1950-2007) and the U.S. Supreme Courts (1754-2005), provided by Rutgers University -Camden Law Library.
United States Code Annotated www.law.cornell.edu/uscode
Online version of United States Code generated from the most recent official version made available by the U.S. House of Representatives. Provided by Cornell University.
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Libraries & Catalogs
HathiTrust www.hathitrust.org
The HathiTrust Digital Library brings together the immense collections of partner institutions in digital form, preserving them securely to be accessed and used today, and in future generations. Currently, there are over 10 million volumes digitized.
JerseyCat http://njsl-agent.auto-graphics.com
JerseyCat is New Jersey's statewide virtual union catalog and interlibrary loan system. Enter "FDU" in the Library field, then click "login" to begin your search.
Library of Congress www.loc.gov
Search the Library of Congress print catalog, access digital collections and other research resources.
National Library of Medicine http://nlm.nih.gov
Portal to information on current health and environmental issues. Resources for the general public, health care professionals, researchers and librarians.
Open WorldCat www.worldcat.org
Access to over 1.2 billion items (books, music, videos, articles) in more than 10,000 libraries worldwide. Locate the libraries in your area that hold each item.
Virtual Academic Library Environment - VALE www.valenj.org
Founded in 1998 the VALE consortium provides an extraordinary level of information access to academic resources in New Jersey. For library staff and patrons.
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New Jersey Resources
NJ History Resources http://libguides.kean.edu/newjerseyhistory
This research guide, developed by Kean University, links to NJ history resources including digital archives, sources for genealogical research, historical societies, curriculum resources and maps. See the freely available digitized New Jersey newspapers. It also includes a link to the Kean University New Jersey History Project which consists of non-fiction books and novels that represent the broad and rich history of New Jersey in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
NJ Public Policy Collection http://cdm15353.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/landingpage/collection/p15353coll3
This digital collection, developed by Kean University, houses the publications of non-profit organizations which focus on New Jersey public policy issues.
NJ State Data Center http://lwd.dol.state.nj.us/labor/lpa/census/2010/sf1_index.html
Detailed cross-tabulations of population and housing data to date from the 2010 Census.
Philosophy
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy www.iep.utm.edu
Most of the articles in this online encyclopedia are original contributions by specialized philosophers around the Internet. Others have been largely adapted from older sources.
Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy http://plato.stanford.edu
Academic, refereed entries on all areas of philosophy. Searchable by author, title or advanced keyword.
Psychology & Mental Health
American Counseling Association www.counseling.org
Whether you are a consumer, graduate student, new professional, or seasoned professional counselor, ACA is your portal to the world of counseling.
American Psychological Association www.apa.org
Overview of current topics in psychology, news stories, career information, and APA Style Guide.
Association for Psychological Science www.psychologicalscience.org
The Association’s mission is to promote, protect, and advance the interests of scientifically oriented psychology in research, application, teaching, and the improvement of human welfare.
Mental Health Net http://mentalhelp.net
Comprehensive guide to mental health, psychology, and psychiatry resources online. Offers current research on mental health issues, an online mental health support community, and blogs, articles and advice columns.
National Institute of Mental Health http://mentalhealth.gov
Scientific organization dedicated to research focused on the understanding, treatment and prevention of mental disorders, and the promotion of mental health.
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Sciences
IUCN Red List of Threatened Species www.iucnredlist.org
Widely recognized as the most comprehensive, objective global approach for evaluating the conservation status of plant and animal species.
Science.Gov www.science.gov
A collaborative effort of over 14 federal science agencies and serves as a gateway to over 1,950 scientific web sites. This site allows metasearching of free full-text and bibliographic databases such as Energy Citations Database, NASA Technical Report Server, NTIS, PubMed, Agricola, and USGS Publications Warehouse.
Sports & Recreation
Olympic Record Book www.olympic.org/medallists-results
A search engine within the official site of the Olympic Movement that allows users to search a database of all Olympic medal winners. Search by sport, country, athlete gender, winter/summer games, among other criteria.
Style Manuals
Citation Style for Research Papers www2.liu.edu/cwis/cwp/library/workshop/citation.htm
Guides for APA, Turabian, MLA, Chicago, and AMA. Prepared by the staff of B. Davis Schwartz Memorial Library, Long Island University.
Research and Documentation Online www.dianahacker.com/resdoc/
Guides for APA, MLA, Chicago and CBE styles. Also includes a list of style manuals used in a variety of disciplines.
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Testing Services
ACT www.actstudent.org
Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) www.asvabprogram.com
Certified Public Accountant Examination (CPA) www.cpa-exam.org
College Board www.collegeboard.org/testing
Resources for the following College Board tests: Advanced Placement (AP), College Level Examination Program (CLEP), Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT), and Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). Find sample tests, study tips, planning advice, and registration information.
Educational Testing Service (ETS) www.ets.org
General Educational Development (GED) www.acenet.edu/links/home/ged.html
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) www.gre.org
Law School Admission Test (LSAT) www.lsac.org
Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) www.aamc.org/students/mcat/start.htm
Miller Analogies Test http://pearsonassess.com/haiweb/Cultures/en-US/Site/Community/PostSecondary/Products/MAT/MATHome.htm
National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) www.ncsbn.org/index.htm
Praxis www.ets.org/praxis
Princeton Review www.princetonreview.com
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) www.toefl.org
United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) www.usmle.org
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Women's Studies
American Women http://lcweb2.loc.gov/ammem/awhhtml/
Library of Congress' resources for the study of women's history and culture in the United States.
American Women's History: A Research Guide www.mtsu.edu/~kmiddlet/history/women.html
Provides citations to print and online reference sources and selected primary source digital collections. Includes additional tools for serious researchers.
Farzaneh Journal www.farzanehjournal.com/
Journal of Women's Studies and Research in Iran and Muslim Countries.
Feminist.com www.feminist.com/
An online community fostering awareness, education and activism.
Feminist Majority Foundation Online www.feminist.org/
Organization dedicated to women's equality. FMF utilizes research and action to empower women economically, socially and politically.
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Statistical Web Resources
Agriculture
Census of Agriculture www.agcensus.usda.gov
National Agricultural Statistical Service www.nass.usda.gov
Arts and Entertainment
Census of Arts, Entertainment and Recreation www.census.gov/econ/census07/
Banking, Business and Economics
Bureau of Economic Analysis www.bea.gov
Census of Finance and Insurance www.census.gov/econ/census07/
Current Industrial Reports www.census.gov/manufacturing/cir/index.html
Economic Census www.census.gov/econ/census07/
Economic Programs www.census.gov/econ/other_econ.html
Historical Statistics on Banking www2.fdic.gov/hsob
Statistics of U.S. Businesses www.census.gov/csd/susb/index.html
Survey of Current Business http://bea.gov/scb/index.htm
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Census
American Factfinder http://factfinder2.census.gov
Decennial Censuses from 1790 to 2000 www.census.gov/prod/www/abs/ma.html
Historical Census Browser http://fisher.lib.virginia.edu/collections/stats/histcensus
U.S. Census Bureau www.census.gov
Cities, Towns and Counties
County and City Data Book www.census.gov/statab/www/ccdb.html
County Business Patterns www.census.gov/econ/cbp/index.html
State and Metropolitan Area Data Book www.census.gov/statab/www/smadb.html
Construction Industry
Census of Construction www.census.gov/econ/census07/
Manufacturing, Mining and Construction Statistics www.census.gov/mcd
Crime
Bureau of Justice Statistics www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs
N.J. Crime Reports and Statistics www.state.nj.us/lps/njsp/info/stats.html
Uniform Crime Reports www.fbi.gov/ucr/ucr.htm
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Education
Census of Educational Services www.census.gov/econ/census07/
Condition of Education http://nces.ed.gov/programs/coe
National Center for Education Statistics http://nces.ed.gov/
Public School Finance Data http://www.census.gov/govs/school/
Employment and Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics www.bls.gov
Current Employment Statistics www.bls.gov/ces
Geographic Profile of Employment and Unemployment www.bls.gov/gps
International Labor Comparisons http://stats.bls.gov/fls/home.htm
Job Patterns for Minorities and Women in Private Industry http://www.eeoc.gov/eeoc/statistics/employment/jobpat-eeo1/index.cfm
Labor Force Statistics www.census.gov/hhes/www/laborfor/laborforce.html
Local Area Unemployment Statistics www.bls.gov/lau/home.htm
General
American Factfinder http://factfinder2.census.gov
Federal Agencies with Statistical Programs www.fedstats.gov/agencies/
State Data Centers www.census.gov/sdc/www/datacntr.html
Statistical Abstract www.census.gov/compendia/statab/past_years.html
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Health / Insurance
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention www.cdc.gov
Income, Poverty and Health Insurance Coverage http://www.census.gov/hhes/www/income/data/incpovhlth/index.html
National Center for Health Statistics www.cdc.gov/nchs
Hospitality Industry
Census of Accommodation and Foodservices www.census.gov/econ/census07/
Housing
American Housing Survey www.census.gov/prod/www/abs/h170sma.html
Immigration
Department of Homeland Security Immigration Statistics www.dhs.gov/ximgtn/statistics
Statue of Liberty- Ellis Island Foundation www.ellisisland.org
U.S. Foreign-Born Population www.census.gov/population/www/socdemo/foreign/index.html
Income
Income, Poverty and Health Insurance Coverage http://www.census.gov/hhes/www/income/data/incpovhlth/index.html
Local Area Personal Income www.bea.gov/regional/reis
Poverty in the United States www.census.gov/hhes/www/poverty/poverty.html
State Annual Personal Income www.bea.gov/regional/spi
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International Trade
Foreign Direct Investment in the United States http://fpc.state.gov/documents/organization/104725.pdf
Guide to Foreign Trade Statistics www.census.gov/foreign-trade/guide/index.html
Population
American Factfinder http://factfinder2.census.gov
Current Population Survey www.census.gov/cps
Population and Household Economic Topics www.census.gov/population/www/index.html
Real Property
Census of Real Estate, Rental and Leasing www.census.gov/econ/census07/
Retail Trade
Census of Retail Trade www.census.gov/econ/census07/
Transportation
Bureau of Transportation http://www.bts.gov
Utilities
Census of Utilities www.census.gov/econ/census07/
Science Reference sites
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